Entry-Level Dam Engineer: Field & Design Growth

Schnabel Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Employee life insurance (company-paid)

Short-term disability (company-paid)

Long-term disability

Supplemental life insurance

401(k) and profit-sharing

Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)

Paid time off

9 Paid Holidays

Wellness program

Professional development and tuitionre

Job summary

Schnabel Engineering in Seattle, WA is seeking an Entry-Level (Staff) Engineer to join our geotechnical and hydraulic team. You will develop field and analytical skills, support senior engineers, and contribute to projects across water infrastructure.

Candidates should have a civil engineering degree, AutoCAD Civil3D proficiency, good communication, and willingness to travel for field assignments. This full-time role offers growth, competitive benefits, and an employee-owned culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil3D.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and manage priorities.
• Willingness to perform field work and travel, including assignments away from the office.
• EIT certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Apply professional principles, complex numerical models, and innovative solutions to real-world problems as part of a team of engineers and scientists while under the supervision of senior engineering personnel.
• Assist in the preparation of CAD drawings for contract documents and reports with input and guidance from senior engineers in accordance with internal drafting procedures and guidelines.
• Prepare complete plans and specifications to be part of construction documents.
• Develop engineering recommendations and write technical reports.
• Perform design calculations for hydraulic structures including spillways, dam outlet works, diversion and check structures, measurement flumes, and other various raw water infrastructure.
• Perform inspections of dams and hydraulic structures.
• Collect data and measurements in the field.

Skills

Excellent oral and written comms

Ability to multi-task

Strong work ethic

Willingness to perform field work and

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD Civil3D

Job description

Schnabel Engineering in Seattle, WA is seeking an Entry-Level (Staff) Engineer to join our geotechnical and hydraulic team. You will develop field and analytical skills, support senior engineers, and contribute to projects across water infrastructure.

Candidates should have a civil engineering degree, AutoCAD Civil3D proficiency, good communication, and willingness to travel for field assignments. This full-time role offers growth, competitive benefits, and an employee-owned culture.